Webinar Event: 

Getting Started with Implementation of IDDSI in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Presented by: Dr. Shellie M. Sonnentag, DNP, AGPCNP, CD, NHA, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, WCC, QCP

Date: Oct 2, 2024 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

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IDDSI is the current standard of practice for dysphagia management, which will soon become a regulatory requirement during survey visits. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of IDDSI's implementation, available training and resources, equipping you with the knowledge needed to effectively support your team. Discover valuable insights from sharing lessons learned and offer practical tips to conquer the common challenges faced in the dynamic world of dysphagia care.

Session Objectives:

• Describe the IDDSI Framework, the current standard for dysphagia management

• Discuss implementation process in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and available training and resources

• Explain how members of the SNF interdisciplinary team can most effectively assist in the implementation process

• Discuss lessons learned and tips on how to handle the most frequent challenges that arise

To register please go to: this link

Webinar Event: 

Promoting Meaningful Electronic Health Information Exchange Between Patient Care Sites: Inclusion of IDDSI in SNOMED CT

Presented by: 

Elaine Wooler, BSc, MA, GMBPsS - Senior Terminologist at SNOMED International

Donna G. Pertel, MEd, RD, LDN - Director, Nutrition Care Process & Terminology; the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Chicago; IL; USA,

Michelle Ashafa, RD, LDN, CAPM, CSM - Quality Technology Analyst, the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Chicago, IL, USA

Moderator: Peter Lam, RD, CFE, Chairperson & CEO, International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation initiative

Date: Oct 30, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM PDT

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Every day, electronic records around the world record a vast amount of health care data. So, the real challenge is ensuring professionals have the right ideas for communicating the care they provide and can ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care, particularly in transitions of care.

This webinar will establish what professionals need from Electronic Health Records using the clinical terminology SNOMED CT to support the care they provide when working with persons who have dysphagia, how consistent nutrition processes and terminology ensure meaningful communication, and how nutrition standards aim to offer the necessary guidance and structure for electronic health record exchange.

Join us as we explore opportunities and challenges in the current state of nutrition terminology and standards, and ways for professionals to become more knowledgeable about this work.

To register please go to: this link

4th UK IDDSI Festival & Masterclass - Harrow, London

Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th, September 2024

Venue: KP Centre, Kenmore Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 8LU 

Spaces strictly limited. All previous events have sold out in advance so order your tickets now!

Meet our Guest Speakers and see all the programme information HERE

IDDSI Masterclass - 18th September 2024

11:00am – 3:00pm

£199 + VAT (Including lunch, plentiful refreshments and certificate of attendance)

Take a deep dive into IDDSI with our bespoke Masterclass. This hands-on educational event will provide an exclusive insight into IDDSI and the rationale behind the textures to support patient safety, focussing on the UK. This unique session is delivered by IDDSI Board members Peter Lam (RD) and Ben Hanson (PhD), with tuition from experts in kitchen science and logistics. A working lunch will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussion with representatives of leaders in the industry. Get the knowledge and skills to improve the quality, reliability and efficiency of your dysphagia food service. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the IDDSI framework philosophy and why certain food and drink consistencies may be safer for people with swallowing difficulties. 
• Knowledge of the swallow process and how certain foods and drinks can be challenging to consume safely.  
• Skills to identify high-risk textures that might be found in different ingredients. 
• Understanding of how new products are innovated and brought to market by industry leaders.
• Experience of studying IDDSI food and drink textures, including how textures can change over time under different conditions, e.g. from kitchen to bedside to fork. 
• Knowledge and experience of using the IDDSI audit tools for rapid assessment.
• Expertise in maintaining and correcting IDDSI food textures.

IDDSI UK Festival - 19th September 2024

8:30am – 4:30pm

£55 + VAT (Including lunch, plentiful refreshments and certificate of attendance)

This ever-popular event is an unbeatable opportunity for learning and engagement between healthcare professionals, care food and drink providers and manufacturers, and all those involved with dysphagia care. The interactive demonstrations and taster sessions demonstrate an extremely wide range of best practices using IDDSI in health and social care settings -something of benefit for any delegate.

This year’s festival theme is “A day in the life with dysphagia" covering all aspects of dysphagia care from oral hygiene and its impact on health (Dr Julie Gallagher), oral medication (Prof David Wright), daily life (Tim Dallinger, social care consultant) and case studies of best practice in day-long nutrition and hydration (Janne Schack, Rachael Masters, Niamh Condon, Oak House Kitchen) with special presentations including The Swallows head & neck cancer charity, and case studies from the Care Quality Commission and NHS acute care. 

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2nd Canada IDDSI Festival - Toronto, Ontario

Tuesday 22nd (Advanced Workshops) & Wednesday 23rd, October 2024

Join the Canada IDDSI Reference Group at the 2nd annual “Canada IDDSI Festival” in Toronto, Canada on October 22 & 23, 2024! 

The theme of this event is “A Day in the Life with Dysphagia.” Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, engage in inspiring learning sessions, and explore the latest in IDDSI-friendly products at our exciting vendor fair. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and taste the future of dysphagia care!

Venue:  Humber College, Toronto North Campus

205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M9W 5L7

Click here to meet our Keynote Speakers

Note: All prices listed below are subject to GST/HST and the pricing as shown will increase on Sept. 3, 2024.

New in 2024! Pre-Event “Master Class” Sessions

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

1:00pm - 4:30pm (Refreshment Break Included)

Cost:$140.00 per person

These workshops are intended to enhance your IDDSI knowledge and skills in your area of expertise. Before registering for a session, please review the target audience to ensure the workshop aligns with your expectations.

CHOOSE ONE:

Advanced Workshop Option #1: IDDSI Implementation: Essential Tools and Resources

Audience: IDDSI Team Leads (maximum 50 registrants)

• Learning Objectives: Identify key tasks of the IDDSI implementation process.
• Identify tools and resources that are essential for a successful IDDSI implementation.
• Recognize opportunities to build efficiencies into the process.
• Create networks with other IDDSI Team Leads.

Advanced Workshop Option #2: A Culinary Exploration of IDDSI in Healthcare Food Services

Audience: Culinary/Food Service Team Members (maximum 25 registrants)

• Learning Objectives: Understand culinary descriptors for each IDDSI level.
• Experience hands on, lab-based learning of IDDSI-friendly culinary techniques.
• Troubleshooting during the meal delivery and service process
• Create networks with other Culinarians.

Advanced Workshop Option #3: Integrating IDDSI Into Clinical Practice

Audience: Clinicians (e.g., OT, RD, SLP) (maximum 50 registrants)

• Learning Objectives: Conceptualize how IDDSI impacts clinical assessment and dysphagia management.
• Learn how to balance quality of life and safety within the context of IDDSI.
• Understand how nomenclature and diet definitions support care transitions.
• Identify IDDSI-friendly changes that can be immediately implemented into clinical practice.
• Create networks with other Clinicians.

NEW in 2024!

Pre-Event “IDDSI Festival Social & Networking Event”

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Cost:$140.00 per person (Includes Refreshments and Cash Bar)

Connect with colleagues while savoring some IDDSI-friendly recipes and beverages.

IDDSI Festival Event

8:30am – 4:00pm

Cost:$130.00 per person (Includes Lunch & Refreshments)

Program Overview:

•  Welcome and Introductions: Canada IDDSI Reference Group. 
•  Understanding the Patient and Caregiver Experience: A Day in the Life with Dysphagia 
•  Keynote Speaker: Parmis Gourdarzi-Malayeri (B.L.P. Law)

Topic: Advocacy, autonomy, and choice in dysphagia 

• IDDSI Quick Fire Sessions with the Experts: 

1. Food Services: Marianne Katusin, Director Support Services at Halton Healthcare, CSNM Member
2. Industry: Declan Henderson, RD at Apetito/HFS
3. Transition Story: Khashayar Amirhosseini, RD and Natalie Noar, RD from Seniors Services and Long Term Care at the City of Toronto 

• Championing IDDSI Together – Quick Fire “Q & A” Session 
• Vendor Fair - Vendors will feature IDDSI-friendly samplings. There will be competitions, draws, prizes, prizes, prizes!!! 
• Closing Remarks and Prizes

IDDSI Festival Full Pass

Get the best value for your learning. Attend all three events on October 22 & 23, 2024 - Cost: $225.00 per person

Event Hotel Accommodation Details: Attendees can use the booking link and code below to reserve a room at a discounted rate at the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto:

Booking Link: Hotel reservations

Rate Access Code: GCSOCIAL

2nd Asia IDDSI Festival & Masterclass

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Friday 29th (Masterclass) & Saturday 30th, November 2024

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative & Malaysia and Thailand IDDSI Reference Groups are delighted to announce our IDDSI Asia FESTIVAL & MASTERCLASS 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30, 2024

Friday Nov 29, 2024

Two identical sessions of the IDDSI Masterclass are available at:

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Only 70 spaces available for each session – sign up early to secure your spot! When you register, choose only one of the sessions.

• Early Bird (before September 30, 2024) – 300 RM
• Regular (after September 30, 2024) – 400 RM
• Student Rate – 200 RM (must have valid student ID - Please contact organizer for registration)

Masterclass registration fee will include lunch and one refreshment break.

Saturday Nov 30, 2024

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Full Day Asia IDDSI Festival 2024

270 spaces available this year due to popular demand last year

• Early Bird (before September 30, 2024) – 550 RM
• Regular (after September 30, 2024) – 650 RM
• Student Rate – 450 RM (must have valid student ID - Please contact organizer for registration)

Festival registration fee will include lunch and tea break refreshments.



Attend both days at a special combined rate

• Early Bird (before September 30, 2024) – 800 RM
• Regular (after September 30, 2024) – 900 RM
• Student Rate – 650 RM (must have valid student ID - Please contact organizer for registration)

Saturday November 30th, 2024

Asia IDDSI Festival Program

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Join us for the 2nd Annual Asia IDDSI Festival. Last year’s event was sold out and we have chosen a venue that will allow for more participants this year thanks to the partnership with International Medical University.

Location: IMU Auditorium

Several Festival Program Topics will be included, such as:

• Dysphagia Unplugged: Why we modify food and Drinks? (Reasons, Benefits & Burden)
• Multidisciplinary Assessment of Dysphagia
• Tongue pressure & Bolus formation
• Thermal dynamic of pharyngeal Swallow: Unveiling the Impact of Temperature
• Safety First: An Approach to Choke-Free Texture Modification for Asian Favourite Foods
• Why are medications so hard to swallow?
• Inside Out: Sharing Patient/Caretaker Experience Navigating Feeding Difficulties – Panel Discussion
• Showcase of IDDSI Implementation in Asia – Learn about what others around you are doing
• Unity In Diversity: Navigating Dysphagia with Cultural Sensitivity
• The Art of Crafting Nutrient-Dense Dysphagia Diet
• Dining with Dignity

Register early to secure your spot and get the early bird pricing!

   We're excited to meet you in Kuala Lumpur!